COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED TO LUTTMAN TO TRAVEL TO SAINT

UNCLAS BRIDGETOWN 000639

SIPDIS

SIPDIS

E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: ASEC OTRA SC XL
SUBJECT: COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED TO LUTTMAN TO TRAVEL TO SAINT
KITTS

REF: FBI EC DATED 05/11/2007


1. Embassy Bridgetown grants country clearance to Forensic Examiner
Jennifer Luttman to travel to Basseterre, St. Kitts from June 18 -
21,2007. The purpose of this travel is to testify to details of DNA
examinations performed in conjunction for case 163G-BB-1791.


2. Reservations have been confirmed at the St. Kitts Marriott
Resort, Basseterre, St. Kitts, 1-869-466-1200. Per diem rate for St.
Kitts is US $143.00 for lodging and US $92.00 for M&IE. Point of
Contact is ALAT Doug Shipley, 1-246-227-4158 or cell phone
1-246-826-0794.


3. Unfortunately, post's resources do not allow us the flexibility
to meet and assist visitors at the airport. The exchange rate is
approximately 2.70 xcd (Eastern Caribbean) dollars for 1 U.S.
dollar. U.S. currency, traveler's checks, and credit cards are
routinely and widely accepted here.


4. Entry requirements: A valid U.S. passport is required to enter
St. Kitts and Nevis. No visa is required if your stay is under six
months, including those travelers arriving with diplomatic or
official passports. For further information contact the Embassy of
St. Kitts and Nevis, 3216 New Mexico Avenue, NW 20016, telephone
(202) 686-2636 or fax (202) 686-5740.


5. Departure tax for Saint Kitts and Nevis is $30.00 XCD (Eastern
Caribbean Dollars) or $12.00 USD.


6. The following is general information pertaining to security and
health considerations throughout the Eastern Caribbean:

Security
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In the Eastern Caribbean, foot travel outside of well-established
tourist areas is not generally recommended, especially at night. Be
vigilant when using public telephones or ATM machines near roadsides
or quiet areas. As in many U.S. metropolitan areas, wearing
expensive jewelry, carrying expensive objects, or carrying large
amounts of cash should be avoided. Visitors should also safeguard
valuables while at the beach. While hotels are generally safe, many
visitors have experienced loss of unattended items. Hotel
burglaries are not uncommon and all valuables should be locked in
room safes if possible.

Health Information
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Throughout the Eastern Caribbean, the major health threat is dengue
fever, transmitted by mosquito. Dengue cases are most often seen in
the summer months. Persons should therefore protect themselves with
insect repellant. There is also a growing number of HIV/AIDS cases
reported. The Eastern Caribbean enjoys clean and safe drinking
water. Only routine boosters for immunizations (i.e. tetanus,
diphtheria, and oral polio vaccine) are required when traveling to
this region. It takes several weeks to become accustomed to the
heat and humidity. Prolonged exposure to the sun, without
protection, causes sunburn and may ultimately result in sun-damaged
skin or even skin cancer. Sunscreens should be used for protection.
Barbados has the best medical facilities of all the islands in the
region and most of the medical specialties have practitioners here.

OURISMAN